Loader Operator

Loader Operator

Company: Infracon Group of Companies
Location: Prince Rupert BC
Type: Full-Time / Project-Based
Wage Range: $37.00 $41.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

About the Role:

The Infracon Group of Companies is seeking experienced Loader Operators for a municipal sewer and water infrastructure project in Prince Rupert BC.

This role is best suited for a skilled operator with experience supporting underground utility construction material handling truck loading backfilling trench support site cleanup and general earthworks associated with municipal sewer water and civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be confident operating a loader around active excavations utility crews survey controls truck traffic other equipment and changing site conditions.

We are looking for an operator who takes pride in quality workmanship understands the importance of safe production and works effectively alongside supervisors forepersons labourers pipelayers truck drivers and other equipment operators. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major municipal infrastructure project while working with an experienced civil construction team.

Loader Operation

• Operate wheel loaders safely and efficiently in support of municipal sewer water drainage and civil construction activities
• Load trucks with aggregates spoil bedding material and construction materials while maintaining safe loading practices
• Perform material handling stockpiling backfilling and site cleanup activities
• Supply pipe crews and construction teams with materials as required
• Move spread level and place materials including gravel sand bedding material topsoil and backfill
• Support excavation utility installation road reconstruction and general earthworks operations
• Work to grade using survey stakes plans laser systems GPS or direction from supervisors and survey crews
• Operate safely around workers on foot excavators packers trucks and other heavy equipment

Finishing & Grade Work

• Perform accurate grading leveling and material placement to meet project specifications
• Support preparation of pipe bedding trench backfill road structure and utility corridors
• Read and understand grade stakes site markings drawings and field direction
• Maintain strong attention to detail when working near existing underground utilities and infrastructure
• Identify potential issues with grade drainage access or site conditions and communicate them to supervision
• Support efficient sequencing of underground construction activities to reduce rework and maintain productivity

What You Bring

• Strong loader operating experience in civil construction municipal infrastructure underground utilities road construction or earthworks
• Experience supporting sewer watermain storm or drainage installation projects
• Ability to safely perform truck loading stockpiling material handling and backfilling operations
• Experience working around trenching excavations underground utilities and pipe crews
• Understanding of grade requirements survey controls and civil construction practices
• Strong awareness of safety requirements around underground infrastructure and active construction operations
• Reliable team-oriented and committed to producing quality work

Qualifications & Experience:

• 13 years of experience operating a wheel loader on civil construction or municipal infrastructure projects is required
• Experience operating loaders skid steers or excavators in production or civil construction settings.
• Experience supporting sewer water storm drainage roadworks or earthworks projects is strongly preferred
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence required; Class 3 or Class 1 considered an asset.
• Civil construction safety certifications including CSTS WHMIS Ground Disturbance First Aid or similar are considered assets
• Experience working around underground utility installations is considered a strong asset
• Ability to work independently and within a team adapting to changing priorities and site conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Basic PPE requirements: worker must supply boots hivis vest hard hat and safety glasses; specialized PPE provided by the company.
• Strong communication skills and ability to take direction.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing walking bending twisting reaching kneeling and climbing in and out of heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform physical labour and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and heavier materials with assistance when required.
• Comfortable working around excavations underground utilities heavy equipment truck traffic and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including rain wind cold heat mud and dust.
• Ability to support field crews with labour duties as required while maintaining safe work practices.

What We Offer:

• Wage range of $37.00 $41.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time and project-based opportunities may be available
• Benefits and applicable company programs may be available based on employment status and eligibility
• Project-specific compensation terms travel LOA rotation or accommodation details may vary by assignment
• Opportunity to support municipal infrastructure roadwork underground utility and civil construction projects across Western Canada